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Run To You Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster
Pickups
Single-coil pickups
Amp
Marshall amplifier
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1984
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass4.5
Gain7
Reverb2
Treble5
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Boss CE-3 Chorus · chorus
- Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
Guitar → Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer → Boss CE-3 Chorus → Marshall amplifier
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Tone Character
- punchy with slight palm muting
- arpeggiated guitar riff
- controlled and expressive vibrato
- double stops
- arpeggiated chord progressions
Notes & Caveats
- Specific amp model and exact settings are estimated based on typical setups of the era.
- Exact pedal models used in the studio recording are not confirmed; listed pedals are inferred from available information.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The solo in 'Run To You' features a classic 80s rock tone with a crunchy, yet smooth lead sound. Bryan Adams' guitarist, Keith Scott, likely used a mid-focused amp setting typical of British rock with a bright, cutting treble to ensure the solo stands out. The reverb is subtle, providing just enough ambience without overwhelming the tone.